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APL_3507/2024

AppealsMain AppealCourt of AppealAppeal RoP220.2
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Rules of Procedure · 3

TargetLegal pointStrengthExcerpt
295stay pending EPO opposition; rapid decision criterionBindingPursuant to Article 33(10) UPCA and Rule 295(a) RoP, an exception to the principle that the Court will not stay revocation proceedings pending opposition proceedings applies where a rapid EPO decision may be expected
Preamble para. 2proportionality, flexibility, fairness, equityBindingon the basis of the principles of proportionality, flexibility, fairness and equity (point 2 of the Preamble of the RoP).
Preamble para. 7one-year target for oral hearingBindingproceedings must be conducted in a way which will normally allow the final oral hearing at first instance to take place within one year (point 7 of the Preamble of the RoP).

EPC article · 2

TargetLegal pointStrengthExcerpt
33stay of revocation proceedings pending EPO oppositionBindingArticle 33(10) UPCA and Rule 295(a) RoP must be applied and interpreted in accordance with the fundamental right to an effective legal remedy and a fair and public hearing within a reasonable time
41proportionality and fairness in proceedingsBindingmust also be applied and interpreted in accordance with Articles 41(3), 42 and 52(1) UPCA on the basis of the principles of proportionality, flexibility, fairness and equity

courtName.other · 2

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ECHR Art. 6right to effective legal remedy and fair hearingBackgroundmust be applied and interpreted in accordance with the fundamental right to an effective legal remedy and a fair and public hearing within a reasonable time as guaranteed by Article 6 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights
EU Charter Art. 47right to effective remedyBackgroundto the extent that European Union Law is concerned, Article 47 of the Charter.
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